Phone charges
The cost of calling a phone number depends on the digits it starts with, your phone provider and whether you use a landline or mobile.
The costs below are approximate - check with your phone provider to find out the actual cost. Calls from payphones can cost more.
| Number starts with | Description | Cost from landlines per minute (approximate) | Cost from mobiles per minute (approximate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 02 |
Geographic numbers for specific parts of the UK | 2p to 10p | 10p to 40p |
| 03 | UK-wide numbers | 2p to 10p | 10p to 40p |
| 0500 | Free service | Free | Up to 31p |
| 07 | Mobile numbers | 5p to 12p | 8p to 40p |
| 0800 0808 |
Freephone service | Free | Up to 31p |
| 0843 0844 |
Business rate numbers | 1p to 13p | 15p to 41p |
| 0845 | Business rate numbers | 1p to 10.5p | 12p to 41p |
| 0870 | Business rate numbers | 2p to 10p | 12p to 41p |
| 0871 0872 0873 |
Business rate numbers regulated by PhonepayPlus | 5p to 12.5p | 25p to 41p |
| 09 | Premium rate numbers regulated by PhonepayPlus | 10p to £1.53 | 50p to £2.55 |
| 101 | Police non-emergency number | 15p (total cost per call) | 15p (total cost per call) |
| 111 | Non-emergency medical advice | Free | Free |
| 999 | Emergency services | Free | Free |
You may get free calls to some numbers as part of your call package - check with your phone provider.
Get advice from Ofcom if you have problems with call charges or phone bills.